The perception that the Yankees' handling of Joba Chamberlain led to his Tommy John surgery frustrates GM Brian Cashman, Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes. The right-hander has started throwing bullpen sessions and is "clearing all the hurdles" to return to the Major Leagues in 2012.

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The Sox better trade Youk (.219) sooner rather than later. For whatever reason, they keep playing him (in the 3 holes, no less) & giving Middlebrooks (.300) off days & the offense is suffering because of it.

Anyone else have that preception that YOUK would be a good fit in Baltimore? A good fielding 3rd baseman with no Middlebrooks blocking him, mabye he hits well with a change of scenery and he’s a a proven winner with playoff experenice which the Orioles will need if they are planing on winning in the long haul.

Average fielding 3b and good fielding 1b. Better at 3b than Reynolds for sure.

Not so sure Boston is even going to move him until he starts hitting more. They would have to pay some of his salary and see no reason really for Boston to do that when they won’t get much back and then end up subsidizing any potential production for some other team.. it just serves no purpose and Gonzalez has even been playing some RF to allow all 3 to be in the game at the same time (Middlebrooks).

I have taken it after watching him, that it’s been kind of like making Jason Bay a RF more or less. Gonzalez might get better reads on the ball being the only positive, but then a limited amount of games in RF to base that on.

Not shocking at all to see Baseball Reference list Trot Nixon as the most similar player to him right now: a beloved player who busted his butt, had a handful of really good seasons, but injuries have taken their toll. I wish Youk the best of luck, but I’m not sure what the Sox would get back. Perhaps there’s a bad contract they can eat in return?

Doesn’t it seem like Youk’s attitude isn’t helping his case much? I know they guy is in a slump and probably frustrated, but wouldn’t you think it would be a good opportunity to say something to the effect of “I know they’re shopping me, but I am going to keep at it until I figure out what’s going on and prove to them that I belong here” ????

The whole “Nothing you can do” bit might be exactly what Bobby V saw in the beginning of the year…

Not Youk’s way at all and probably why he has been so successful.. He is a fighter and never gives in, umpires, opponents and includes the current situation. He expects the best of himself and even the current situation, gives 100% on the field each and every game.

Watch him on the field, he literally “jumps” when the pitcher makes a pitch he is so rearing to go.. He knows no other way than to fight his way through any situation and why he plays through injuries as much as possible, gets hit so much by opposing pitchers etc.. He is a throwback to the old days and why many Sox fans respect him and opposing announcers/fans dislike him so much… he shows his feel for the game each and every play.

Sarcasm at it’s finest. I’m happy to see the former Duck is making a great comeback. If it doesn’t work out with the O’s, he should suggest a release so he could join another MLB team. He is definitely opening up some eyes.